Trivia

Was a member of idol trio Le Chocolat, together with Abe Yui and Matsuoka Ayumi, dissolving it in the last days of November 2008.

Originally planned to be promoted from Kenkyuusei to Team A, but ended in Team B to level team members at 16 each.

Has a dog named Purin (Pudding).

Her family consists of her both parents and an elder brother. (She includes Purin in her family list as well).

She auditioned for AKB48 because her mother is a fan.

Asked in her blog to everyone to put their birthdays in comments and started to put signboards saying Happy birthday! in the corresponding day. These "birthday posts" recently had become more sporadic.

Her actual catchphrase comes from a Bunmeido commercial, thought by a fan. The previous one (May God bless everyone!) was given to her by ex-AKB48 member Oshima Mai.

She has had the nickname "Mariyannu" since Middle School.

Wants to become an actress.

Often times, the staff will jokingly say "When there is trouble, get Mariyannu", because she can quickly learn choreography.